aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
Bendibow
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From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
Bendibow's
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From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
approval
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
true confidential information
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
Fillmore's
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From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
intrusted
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From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
as might be expected
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
absolutely essential
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
not any; not one
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was Bendibow’s adopted daughter, and his credit or disgrace must more or less affect her.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
Perdita
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From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
carry out
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She might desire to take some action about the affair, and, as Bendibow was already in the hands of the authorities, and seemed inclined to be somewhat outspoken, there was no time to be lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, theoretically at all events, nearly interested in the matter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been Fillmore’s intention to call on Perdita the next morning, and acquaint her with the details of what had happened.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whatever defense of the unfortunate baronet was to be attempted would naturally be intrusted to Fillmore; and it was necessary that he should be acquainted with the views and wishes of all concerned.
